Wednesday, May 26, 2010

The older I get the more I depend on list for everything... especially when it comes to camping.

As a matter of fact I need lots of list:

One list for food

One for my personal items

One for decorations (yes decorations- don't leave home without'em

One for actual camping items I'll need - Trailer/Tent

Finally one for all the things I need to DO before I can leave. Usually this list is the longest.... but it just serves to make getting away sweeter.

I "camp like a girl" and I also "pack like a girl". That means I use to take tons of stuff just in case I need it. I'm getting better at not taking "everything I own" after a couple of trips hauling items that I didn't end up using such as a bunch of pots and pans, my hot curlers, and every shoe I owned. You'll figure that out as you go along -but hey I know girls that need and use those things when we camp - but not me.

The longer the trip the more you take but this is my short trip list*my really short list when some meals are provided with group)

Miscellaneous kitchen items:paper platesnapkinssalt n pepperspices (I never leave town without my cayenne)foilzip lock bagsdish pan and soappaper towels and cloth towelsIceBottled WaterSodasCan, bottle, and wine openerUtensils to eat and cookElectric skillet or just a couple pans if there is no electricityCamp Stove (I don't take this but you might need it)CharcoalFire starterMatches

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PERSONAL ITEMSToilet Paper - can't depend on there always being someAdult wet wipes - amazing for quick clean ups and spit baths when desparatemake up - all kept in a zip lock bag toothbrush, toothpaste - separate zip lock bagmedicenesshampoo razor - I always take one but NEVER use it :)Shower flip flops - yes you'll need theseTowelswashcloth Dishpan - Ok this is one of the tried and true life savers. If you take a nice bag carrying your items to the shower and then realize there is no hook to hang it on ... you'll be very sad when you have to set it on the shower floor. A dishpan can hold everything and can sit anywhere. Use the pan for shower trips only.

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CAMPING/SHELTER ITEMSTrailer or tentDoormat - the cuter the better Lantern - propane or battery operated (I like battery type)String lights - again the cuter the betterflashlights and batteriesIce chest - I take 2 smaller ones instead of 1 giant onebroomtable clothes and table cloth clipsChairsSmall folding table or any cool looking item to hold your drinks outsideCots if you are tent campingBed Linens - AND again the cuter the betterPillow

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DECORATIONS

Girls here are the things that most of the "decorated" campsites have on the outside:small table with vintage table cloth2 chairsrug - indoor/outdoor is best but I swear I've seen indoor used - I don't use an outdoor rugDoormat - outside one wipe your feet and inside one just be darling!String lights